Arrested: Trippy and the Blueprint of 764’s Exploitation Network

The Arrest of Trippy: Author of 764’s Manual of Psychological Exploitation

This week, U.S. and international law enforcement agencies announced the arrest of two members of the 764 network: Prasanth Akash, known as "Trippy," and Leonidas Varagiannis, known online as "War." Both face charges related to child sexual exploitation conducted through encrypted platforms like Telegram and Discord. Their arrests represent a major breakthrough in uncovering the operations of 764—an underground network where fringe ideology, predatory behavior, and psychedelic aesthetics merged into a system of exploitation.

A "Trippy" Facade for Predatory Crime

Akash is believed to have authored one of 764's most disturbing texts—titled “NLM x 764 Classified,” it is a manual detailing how to identify and psychologically manipulate vulnerable minors. His alias, "Trippy," appears repeatedly in the document, underscoring his central role in the group’s operations. Varagiannis, aka "War," is mentioned only once, identified as a group member.

The document’s first page identifies 'Trippy' as a key figure within 764, credited with spearheading the group’s alliance with the extremist organization No Lives Matter.

The document outlines a supposed alliance between 764 and the extremist group No Lives Matter. It frames this unity around the concept of misanthropy, which it defines as "the hatred for humankind." Presented as a manual, it details two chilling aims: how to kill and evade detection, and how to exploit minors psychologically. The alias "Trippy" appears throughout, reinforcing Akash’s authorship and leadership in forming this alliance.

Varagiannis, aka "War," is mentioned only once in the document, identified as a group member.

Elsewhere in the document, prospective members of 764 are instructed to contact 'Trippy'.

Ideology Meets Exploitation

764 wasn’t just a hub for abuse—it also served as a vessel for violent, nihilistic ideology. The group combined accelerationist rhetoric, extremist visuals, and manipulative online strategies. It drew ideological inspiration from the Order of Nine Angles (O9A) and borrowed heavily from the Atomwaffen Division, a now-defunct U.S.-based neo-Nazi group linked to multiple murders. These influences placed 764 within a toxic digital subculture that glorified destruction, domination, and exploitation.

Meanwhile, platforms like Telegram and Discord have continued to fail to act against groups like 764, enabling the group—and potentially its ideological successors—to persist and thrive online.

Another part of the manual, authored by “Trippy”